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Ukraine and nine other European countries announced on Monday the creation of a new coalition aimed at developing shared defenses against ballistic missiles, drawing on Kyiv’s extensive battlefield experience during Russia’s ongoing invasion.
The initiative, known as the Integrated Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition, was unveiled in Paris during high-level talks involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and leaders from Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. The move comes as Russia continues to deploy advanced ballistic missiles that have proven difficult to intercept, heightening concerns across the continent.
“Our goal is to build a shared ballistic missile defense capability for Europe,” the 10 nations declared in a joint statement.
Leaders emphasized the growing danger posed by ballistic missiles, which travel at high speeds and follow challenging trajectories compared to drones or cruise missiles. “We believe that protecting Europe requires a comprehensive solution, in the form of an integrated missile defense architecture, to deter and neutralize future missile threats,” the statement continued. “We recognize Ukraine’s unique experience, gained through its defense against the war of aggression waged by Russia.”
The coalition plans to establish common operational requirements, joint technical working groups, governance structures, and a roadmap toward initial operational capabilities.
It remains open to additional partners and envisions collaboration with defense industries for technological development and production. Ukrainian officials highlighted the potential for a cost-effective, mass-produced system that could be supplied not only to Europe but to other nations facing similar threats.
Zelenskyy used the occasion to underscore the urgency, noting that such advancements could be realized within the next 12 months through collective efforts. The announcement aligns with broader European commitments to bolster Ukraine’s defenses ahead of winter, when Russian strikes on energy infrastructure typically intensify.
The Paris summit took place amid the larger “Coalition of the Willing” gathering, which included dozens of nations and served as a visible show of sustained support for Ukraine.
It also followed recent Russian attacks, including strikes on Kyiv, and occurred against the backdrop of Ukraine’s successful drone campaigns disrupting Russian logistics, particularly around the Crimean Peninsula.
In response, Russian President Vladimir Putin showed no signs of de-escalation, promising powerful retaliation to Ukrainian strikes on Russian targets. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed the new coalition as a “coalition of warmongers” driven by illusions of defeating Russia.
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